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P40 OGT

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,439 mi
Last recorded106,439 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 OGT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,815 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 100,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coolant leak from heater hose ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 96,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 95,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,755 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 82,627 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,498 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 66,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 51,880 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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P40 OGT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 80,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P40 OGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P40 OGT registered?

P40 OGT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is P40 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 OGT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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